The following introduces rail fastening components from the GNEE rail. Let's take a look together.
Clips
Used to fasten rails to the underlying baseplate.
Spike
A large metal screw used to fix a tie plate or fasten rail.
Tie Plate
Also known as a baseplate or sole plate, it supports the rails and distributes the load to the sleepers.
Insulator
Adjusts rail gauge and insulates the rail from ties and clips.
Pad
Used when rail is attached to concrete; reduces fatigue cracking of concrete ties and prevents rail-sleeper abrasion.
Rubber Rail Pads
Dampen shocks and vibrations from passing trains, designed with specific load-deflection characteristics. Grooves may be introduced for this purpose.
